Water Feature
Forge Garden
Austin Kim October, 2024
1) Project Description
2) Interview Summary
3) Brainstorm
4) Research
5) Design
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Project Description
● Collaboration with the Santa Clara University Engineer 110 Group,
Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and Forge Garden
● For the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and the general community
● Objective: Create a vertical water feature, where the sound of running
water could be heard
Integrate decorative features that resemble Muwekma
Ohlone Tribe such as abalone shells
Forge Garden: Water Feature
● Abalone shells are an importance to the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe
● The water should fall vertically, and the fountain itself should be relatively small
● The system should be on 24/7 using renewable energy
● Cares about longevity, but can have some maintenance necessities aspects
● Abalone shells are emphasized (we don’t know if she wants it on the fountain or
around)
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Interview Summary
Credit: Erick Lopez
Idea 1
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Brainstorm
Credit: Tiffany Doan
Idea 2
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Brainstorm
Credit: Dylan Olson
This is the idea we have
collectively decided on.
Forge Garden, Muwekma Ohlone
Tribe, and us, all think this idea
would be the most viable to
implement.
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Brainstorm
Elements that are needed
Abalone Shells Water Feature & Catchment System Some source of
renewable energy
Aesthetics Core of Our Project Additional Benefit
Plant Bed (provided)
What we are working with
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Research: Part Analysis
Info on Solar Pump August 19, 2024
Battery Capacity in Wh x Battery Efficiency / Wattage = Total Time
Runtime Calculation will differ for each pump
We will consider the efficiency, and power
factor of the battery while selecting our parts.
Source
$25.99
+ 6 W, 80 GPH
+ 3000 mAh Battery Backup
+ Cheap
$64.99
+ 25W, 410 GPH
+ Sound will be loud
- No reserve battery
$83.99
+ 25W, 410GPH
+ Backup battery available for
purchase
Cost Analysis: Water Pumps Forge Garden: Water Feature
Solar panel with water sprinkler and hose
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A solar panel with a pump
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$39.97
+ 18.5” x 16”
+ Good dimensions
- Low stock
$29.97
+ 19.5” x 17”
+ Cheaper
Cost Analysis: Pot Forge Garden: Water Feature
A planter with measurements
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A close up of a pot
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$15.99
+ Cheap
+ More reflections
and coverage
$28.99
+ Full shells
- Pricy
$17.97
+ Many Shells
- Looks less like abalone
Less shiny
Forge Garden: Water Feature
Cost Analysis: Abalone Shell